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 Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:20 am |
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Right so i have bought the GTi 180 engine cover, however it simple doesnt fit and im not willing to drill into it. So last night i bought a rocker cover off a 180. My question is will this fit 100% and cause no issue with my engine. From what i have read they are a straight swap however im not confident,
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:15 am |
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Wouldn't there be an extra hole in the 180 cover for the VVT sensor? (Not sure tbh just a long shot.)
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:55 am |
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| Big_Rich180 wrote: |
| Wouldn't there be an extra hole in the 180 cover for the VVT sensor? (Not sure tbh just a long shot.) |
Not if i shove a cloth in it, 
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:01 am |
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| iainlovatt wrote: |
| Big_Rich180 wrote: |
| Wouldn't there be an extra hole in the 180 cover for the VVT sensor? (Not sure tbh just a long shot.) |
Not if i shove a cloth in it, |
You'd be amazed at all the problems a cloth in the hole can sort.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:12 am |
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| Big_Rich180 wrote: |
| iainlovatt wrote: |
| Big_Rich180 wrote: |
| Wouldn't there be an extra hole in the 180 cover for the VVT sensor? (Not sure tbh just a long shot.) |
Not if i shove a cloth in it, |
You'd be amazed at all the problems a cloth in the hole can sort. |
Lol i bet! haha Making the assumption were still talking about cars! 
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:23 am |
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| iainlovatt wrote: |
| Big_Rich180 wrote: |
| iainlovatt wrote: |
| Big_Rich180 wrote: |
| Wouldn't there be an extra hole in the 180 cover for the VVT sensor? (Not sure tbh just a long shot.) |
Not if i shove a cloth in it, |
You'd be amazed at all the problems a cloth in the hole can sort. |
Lol i bet! haha Making the assumption were still talking about cars! |
Mmmm may be 
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:28 am |
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Might be able to make a blanking plate of some sort for the VVT as it won't be in use. Certainly worth a try if you've picked the parts up cheap enough.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:42 am |
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VVT has nothing to do with the rocker covers. Rear cover is the same and the front cover is too.
Camshaft sensor on a 180 sits in the side of the head so goes nowhere near the rocker cover.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:06 pm |
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As Edward said, I've changed a few and they're the same.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:57 pm |
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think there are 2 different types of rockercovers.
your planning to put the 180 engine cover on your gti i presume?
im planning to do the same just quite havent got there yet.
someone told me on here a long time ago that you need the rockercovers from an early 180 car?
you obviously need a rockercover that fits your gaskets.
say again..i THINK there are 2 different types of gaskets
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:42 pm |
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My gti rocker covers were the same as the 180 rocker covers! After moving few cables I Managed to get 3 secure plastic bolts to hold cover down. Job complete.
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:42 am |
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i had a go at it today,turns out i THINK my 180 cover will fit my gti as well.
but i only had one plug that came with it,so have to go to the dealer to get more of them.
but now is the question..get it colour coded or carbon dipped..
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:11 am |
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U may have to alter a few. Things around engine block ie move couple of wires a couple of mm but it will fit,
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